Banijay and All3Media complete their reported $8 billion merger, forming what the companies describe as the world’s largest independent production group. Following the deal’s completion earlier this month, the merged company moves to organize its operations, with the U.S. identified as a key growth priority. Multiple outlets report that Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay Americas, will oversee the combined company’s U.S. entity after the merger. The new structure positions Banijay in a broader footprint across the U.S. production market, leveraging the merged group’s existing portfolio, which includes series such as Big Brother, The Traitors, and Peaky Blinders. The reporting indicates that Samek’s remit is tied directly to running the integrated U.S. business rather than a separate or standalone venture. The sources also note that Banijay and All3Media characterized the transaction as a major consolidation in independent television production and distributed content, and both point to the U.S. as one of the merger’s most important opportunities for expansion under the combined leadership team.